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THERAPEUTIC NUTRITION

Useful information about the needs of cats and dogs with nutritionally sensitive health conditions.

Resources

Dietary Management of Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD)

Cardiovascular Disorders

Dietary Management of Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease (MMVD)

A novel nutritional intervention can help improve heart function and slow disease progression in dogs with early stage MMVD.

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1 min to 5 min

Intestinal Dysbiosis in Dogs and Cats

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Intestinal Dysbiosis in Dogs and Cats

Diet modification is a key component of therapeutic plans for managing dogs and cats with intestinal dysbiosis.

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1 min to 5 min

Cachexia in Dogs and Cats

Abnormal Body Condition

Cachexia in Dogs and Cats

Cachexia is the loss of lean body mass and body weight that occurs with disease, and targeted nutrition can help address this adverse condition.

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1 min to 5 min

Canine Megaesophagus

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Canine Megaesophagus

Nutrition and feeding practices are critical to the supportive care of dogs with megaesophagus.

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1 min to 5 min

Pancreatitis in Cats

Pancreatic Disorders

Pancreatitis in Cats

Nutrition plays an important role in a multimodal management plan for cats with pancreatitis.

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1 min to 5 min

Feline Chronic Enteropathy

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Feline Chronic Enteropathy

Diet modification can play either a central or an adjunct role in a multimodal approach to managing cats with chronic enteropathy.

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1 min to 5 min

Feline Osteoarthritis

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Feline Osteoarthritis

Nutrition can play a key role in the management of osteoarthritis in cats.

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1 min to 5 min

Diabetes Mellitus in Cats

Pancreatic Disorders

Diabetes Mellitus in Cats

Nutrition is integral to the successful management of diabetic cats.

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1 min to 5 min

Feline Cholangitis

Hepatic Disorders

Feline Cholangitis

In addition to medical management, intensive nutritional support is essential for cats diagnosed with cholangitis.

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1 min to 5 min

Copper-Associated Hepatitis

Hepatic Disorders

Copper-Associated Hepatitis

Diet plays a key role in the management of copper-associated hepatitis.

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1 min to 5 min

Feline Constipation and Megacolon

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Feline Constipation and Megacolon

Water, dietary fiber and diet digestibility are important to the nutritional management of cats with constipation, obstipation and megacolon.

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1 min to 5 min

Why Distinguish Between Small and Large Bowel Diarrhea

Gastrointestinal Disorders

Why Distinguish Between Small and Large Bowel Diarrhea

Identifying which part of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract is involved is a first step in diagnosing GI problems.

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1 min to 5 min